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Crosby versus Ovechkin

admin — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 01:07:18 +0000

One of the best things that the NHL lockout ever produced was the amazing Crosby VS. Ovechkin rivalry. It has been one of those things that has put the spark back into professional hockey. Both players are talented super stats that were drafted first overall draft picks. Alexander Ovechkin was drafted first overall by the Washington Capitals in 2003 and Sidney Crosby was selected first overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins the following year. And to make things even more interesting, both of these first round picks got to both be rookies in the same year due to the cancelation of the 2003 hockey season due to the famous NHL lockout.

Now both are outstanding players and both have already won several prestige awards already and reached significant achievements in their professional hockey careers. In only 5 years, Crosby has won several awards including the Hart Trophy and the Stanley Cup (and an Olympic gold medal), Ovechkin has won his fair share too, with awards such as the Hart Trophy, the Calder and the Art Ross. The thing that makes this rivalry so great is that like many great NHL rivalries like Gretzky vs Lemeiux, both players have different styles and characteristics that make them great, making it debatable topic that all fans find them selves getting involved in. However unlike the Gretzky vs Lemeiux comparison that everybody makes , these two young players are around the same age and in the prime of their careers at the same time (Gretzky had seven seasons finished before he started to compete with Mario).

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Alexander Ovechkin a young 23 year old Russian player who has captured the hearts of fans all around the world. He is best known for his spectacular goals that leaves almost any goaltender standing still as he makes it look easy, and almost always finishes off with often controversial entertaining goal celebrations. He has proven that he is a superstar with his ability to perform and excel in the NHL and help make the Washington Capitals one of the best Cinderella teams in the Eastern Conference. Best of all with Ovechkin, you never have any idea what your are going to see next.

Now along comes Sydney Crosby, a young 21 year-old from Nova Scotia who has always been a fan favorite starting at a very young age. He is known for exceptional offensive techniques and his passion for the sport. Crosby is known for his quick spectacular passes, amazing goals and amazing team leadership.

As the NHL out dorr Winter Classic match enters its 4th year, many hockey fans will be treated to the outdoor matchup they have always been hoping for “Crosby versus Ovechkin”.

“If you love rivalries, Capitals-Penguins may be our best,” Commissioner Gary Bettman said in his opening remarks. “If you enjoy the sight of team captains providing passionate leadership and game-breaking skill, I don’t think you can do much better than Sidney Crosby and Alexander Ovechkin. And if you can’t get enough star power, both of these teams are loaded with it. [http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=534984]

This years Winter Classic outdoor hockey match in Pittsburgh takes place on New Year’s Day and we will get to see another chapter in continuing Crosby versus Ovechkin Saga

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Sidney Crosby burns Ovechkin for breakaway goal

Four day Team Canada Olympic camp concludes

admin — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 04:05:09 +0000

As the four day Team Canada Olympic camp came to a close it was reasonable to assume that a number of things will need to happen during the early stages of the hockey season to help complete Steve Yzerman’s vision for Team Canada before he goes ahead and makes the final selections for the Olympic Team in December. There is a lot of pressure for Team Canada this year, performing on home ice and especially after coming home without medals at the last Olympic tournament. The camp in Calgary did offer a few hints or possibilities of how some players currently stand on the Olympic Team. As camp was wrapping up, Yzerman did acknowledge that there was a logic to the line pairings that they tested.

I think its safe to say that Crosby will not be snubbed this year and we will look forward to seeing him lead the team to Gold just like he led the Penguins to the Stanley Cup last year.

To read more about the Team Canada camp click here.

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Sidney Crosby burns Ovechkin for breakaway goal

admin — Fri, 15 May 2009 01:32:40 +0000

Sidney Crosby was the first star and shone over Ovechkin in game 7 (East Conference Semi-finals, 2009) of the series against the Washington Capitals. The video below is one of the highlights where Crosby takes the puck from Ovechkin and then scores a sweet breakaway goal.

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Results, Ovechkin goes home, Crosby continues.

Sidney Crosby, Penguins advance

admin — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 01:43:23 +0000

Gonchar scored at 2:19 into the third period and the Pittsburgh Penguins easily eliminated the Flyers with a 5-3 win in Game 6 against Philadelphia.

“It felt good,” said Pens captain Sidney Crosby, who scored the tying goal in the second period and had an empty-netter in the final minute. “We’ve had huge rivalries over the years. It’s a loud building. They were playing well and the crowd was into it, so to hear a little silence was gratifying.”

Crosby looks forward toward an interesting series battle against Ovechkinand the Washington Capitals. in round 2.

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